Missing Person * Human Trafficking

We are available 24/7 for these cases.

The number of missing persons in the United States grows each year. It is imperative not to delay in hiring an expert team to begin your missing person investigation.

It is imperative not to delay in hiring an expert team to begin an investigation into a missing person. Being a missing person is not a crime and law enforcement plays a limited role in investigating these cases because as a general rule an adult person has a right to be left alone. A person must be missing for 24 hours unless there is clear evidence of foul place before law enforcement will accept them as a missing person’s case and begin an investigation. The search for a missing person by law enforcement has limited consideration before having to move on to other cases. This leaves a family in despair.

 

If an adult, competent missing person is found by law enforcement they will notify them that they were reported missing.  If the subject does not consent to their whereabouts being disclosed, law enforcement will not disclose it.  They will only report to the person who filed the report that the subject of the missing person’s report has been located.  This is not the case when hiring the expert team, Prodigy Investigative Group.  We are not held under any restrictions in disclosing the location of a subject who has been reported missing.

 

People go missing for a number of reasons. They may be a runaway, have fallen into an impaired drug or alcohol state or missing by accidental means.  They could be a victim of violence by someone they know or a stranger.  They may be a victim of a serial abductor matching characteristics of others that have gone missing. They could be a victim of human trafficking.

 

Please see our blog What To Do When A Loved One Goes Missing for crucial information on missing persons.

 

Human trafficking is the fastest-growing and second-largest criminal enterprise in the world.  Second only to drug trafficking. When investigating human trafficking cases, Prodigy Investigative Group has a team of seasoned experts who know the patterns and trends of traffickers. These investigations should never be left to amateurs as they are extremely dangerous.  We work with the FBI and law enforcement as we investigate and gain leads.

 

Please see our blog on Human Trafficking Facts and Precautions for crucial information on human trafficking.

 

The Prodigy Investigative Group team prioritizes these cases and thoroughly investigates them, providing the best possible chance for the missing person to be found and returned home safely.

Frequently Asked Questions

When a loved one goes missing, time is of the essence. We understand the urgency and despair that families face. The following FAQs are designed to provide a clear understanding of our specialized services and why it’s critical to act quickly.

Why is it important to hire a private investigator for a missing person case?

Law enforcement’s role in missing person cases can be limited. For example, they often have a 24-hour waiting period before beginning an investigation for an adult. Additionally, if they locate a missing person, they cannot disclose their whereabouts without consent. As private investigators, we are not bound by these restrictions, allowing us to begin the investigation immediately and, if found, disclose their location to you.

How do you approach human trafficking investigations?

Human trafficking is an extremely dangerous and complex field. Our team consists of seasoned experts who are knowledgeable about the patterns and trends of traffickers. We work closely with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to investigate leads and prioritize these cases, with the goal of bringing the missing person home safely.

What are some of the reasons people go missing?

People go missing for a variety of reasons, which can range from being a runaway or suffering from an impaired state, to being a victim of violence by a stranger or an acquaintance. In the worst-case scenarios, a person could be a victim of a serial abductor or human trafficking.

Can you help even if the police are already involved?

Yes, our services can supplement the work of law enforcement. We can dedicate our full attention to your case, pursuing leads that may have gone cold or been overlooked. Working in conjunction with police, we can generate new information and provide the critical support needed to increase the chances of a positive outcome.

Are your services available 24/7 for these cases?

Yes, we are available 24/7 specifically for missing person and human trafficking cases. It is imperative not to delay in beginning an investigation, so our team is always ready to act.